Cilantro Lime Herbed Spinach Dip
Brighten up your appetizer game with this Cilantro Lime Herbed Spinach Dip—a creamy, zesty, and herbaceous twist on the classic crowd-pleaser! Freshly sautéed spinach is blended with vibrant cilantro, tangy lime juice, and aromatic herbs like parsley and dill, then folded into a luscious base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. The result? A velvety, flavor-packed dip with a perfect balance of citrusy zing and earthy greens. Quick to prepare and requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this refreshing spinach dip is ideal for parties, game days, or everyday snacking. Serve it chilled alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for an irresistible appetizer that will leave everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sautéing
- 1 package tortilla chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
Wash the spinach and cilantro thoroughly, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Once cooled, place the sautéed spinach on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Roughly chop the spinach and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the lime juice, minced garlic, green onions, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Finely chop the cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl along with the chopped, sautéed spinach. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients.
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the dip chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or your favorite dippers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 314.4 g | 403% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.0 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 601 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 3958 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 821 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1016 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
